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Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results show

Prime Minister Robert Golob's centre-left Freedom Movement won 28.5% of the votes while the right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party, or SDS, led by ex-premier Janez Jansa an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump had 28.1%

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 9:15 am

Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

BBC 23 Mar 2026 5:33 am

Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave

Saudi Arabia has come under attack by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones since the start of U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the vast majority of which have been intercepted, authorities said

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Russia claims control of border village in Ukraine's Sumy region

The Russian army has been trying to establish a uffer zone in the Sumy region for months, making small, localised breakthroughs across the border

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 10:12 pm

Minister ensures stable food supply during Eid holiday season

Indonesias food supply is stable and under control ahead of the 1447 Hijri Eid al-Fitr holiday, ensuring ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 10:07 pm

Prabowo vows sweeping reform of law enforcement institutions

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to reforming law enforcement institutions, including the ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 9:05 pm

Prabowo emphasizes national interests in RI-US trade agreements

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Sunday the government will safeguard national interests in all ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

Prabowo vows to sustain free meals, curb corruption

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 8:21 pm

Slovenians vote in tight race between liberals and populist right

At stake is Slovenias domestic and foreign agenda, where the outgoing government had focused on social and health reforms but delivered mixed results

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 8:15 pm

Indonesia prioritizes downstreaming in investment cooperation with US

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the Indonesian government continues to prioritize its industrial ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 7:24 pm

Indonesia never pledged US$1 billion to Peace Board: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto clarified that Indonesia has never pledged to contribute US$1 billion to the Board of Peace ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 6:04 pm

President Prabowo eyes 8% growth through empowerment programs

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that his administration has designed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program and ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 4:49 pm

Israeli settlers smash cars and set fires in attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank

The violence came as Israels government presses ahead with new settlements in the occupied West Bank

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 4:12 pm

Eid momentum drives Indonesia's halal assurance push: BPJPH

Indonesias halal authority has urged consumers and businesses to strengthen compliance during the Eid al-Fitr ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 3:00 pm

Minister Umar urges Muslims to strengthen empathy at Eid

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar encouraged Muslims to use Eid al-Fitr as an opportunity to strengthen ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 1:00 pm

From palace to villages, Indonesias Eid reflects unity

The rhythmic thunder of prayer drums echoed across the Indonesian archipelago this Saturday, marking an Eid al-Fitr ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 12:47 pm

Jakarta deploys teams as heavy rain floods 46 neighborhoods

The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has responded to flooding affecting 46 neighborhood units (RT) in East ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 12:33 pm

Indonesia's Baznas sets up emergency classrooms in Gaza

Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (Baznas) has set up seven emergency classroom tents in Beit Lahia, North Gaza, to ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 10:55 am

Prabowo welcomes former leaders at Eid open house

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed former presidents, officials, and members of the public during an Eid ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 10:40 am

Indonesia govt transport discounts, WFA to boost Eid economy

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that government programs, such as transport ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 10:40 am

AI-Native, Beyond the Concept: openKylin Presents Its Vision at FOSSASIA

At the recent FOSSASIA Summit 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, developers and open source communities from across Asia and ...

Antara News 22 Mar 2026 6:19 am

Eid Al-Fitr at Palace: Prabowo prioritizes public over officials

President Prabowo Subianto hosted a public open house for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah at the Presidential Palace ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 6:48 pm

Police forecast March 24 as start of busy Eid al-Fitr return traffic

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the peak of Eid al-Fitr return traffic is expected to begin on ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

Eid serves as momentum for unity, common goals: Minister

Indonesias State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has urged the public to use the momentum of Eid al-Fitr to ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

President Prabowo greets thousands at Eid al-Fitr open house gathering

President Prabowo Subianto greeted, shook hands with, and embraced members of the public attending an open house event ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 5:21 pm

Key traditions of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia

Eid al-Fitr, known locally as Lebaran, is one of Indonesias most anticipated celebrations. Beyond marking the ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 4:31 pm

Indonesia grants Eid Al-Fitr remissions to 155,908 inmates

The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has granted Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri remissions to 155,908 inmates across ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 4:24 pm

Indonesia eyes stronger local marketplaces to curb foreign grip

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is studying efforts to strengthen local marketplace platforms ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 4:05 pm

Prabowo hails near-complete Aceh Tamiang flood recovery on Eid al-Fitr

President Prabowo Subianto extends Eid al-Fitr greetings and expressed his appreciation for the accelerated recovery ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 3:32 pm

HKH glaciers melting rapidly; ice loss rates doubled since 2000: ICIMOD reports

Guwahati: Glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are melting at an accelerating rate, with ice loss rates doubling since 2000, according to two landmark reports released on Saturday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to mark World Glacier Day. The reports Changing Dynamics of Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya [] The post HKH glaciers melting rapidly; ice loss rates doubled since 2000: ICIMOD reports appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 21 Mar 2026 12:46 pm

Ukraine launches more than 280 drones at Russia: Moscow

State news agency Tass reported that 283 drones in total had been intercepted, according to Russia's Defence Ministry

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Presidential Palace welcomes public for Eid open house: Official

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the Presidential Palace in Jakarta will be open to the public for a ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 12:11 pm

Prabowo celebrates Eid with flood survivors in Aceh Tamiang

President Prabowo Subianto distributed aid packages of basic necessities after performing Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 11:49 am

Prabowo extends Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah greetings to Indonesians

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto extended his greetings for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, celebrated on the first of ...

Antara News 21 Mar 2026 9:31 am

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz, say reports

Tehran has started talks with Tokyo about possibly opening the strait, Mr. Araghchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone interview

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 9:12 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 7:11 am

The forgotten Indian woman trailblazer in British medicine

In 1912, Jamini Sen became the first woman Fellow of Glasgows Royal College, founded in 1599 and long closed to women.

BBC 21 Mar 2026 6:12 am

Czechs investigate fire at warehouse after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility

The company had previously said it was planning to open a center to develop and produce drones and train personnel in cooperation with Israeli Elbit Systems, a military technology company

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:15 pm

Indonesia promotes child-friendly travel for Eid homecoming

The observance of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia are closely linked to the annual homecoming, ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

Soekarno-Hatta immigration retains global top 10 in Skytrax ranking

Indonesias Ministry of Immigration and Corrections announced that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

Trump administration sues Harvard over treatment of Jewish and Israeli students, seeks billions of dollars

This lawsuit comes less than two months after President Trump said his administration was seeking $1 billion from Harvard to settle probes into school policies

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:14 pm

South Asias LNG Strategy Was Built for the Last Crisis Not This One

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka spent years signing long-term Gulf LNG contracts to avoid the volatility of spot markets. The Iran war tore those plans to shreds.

The Diplomat 20 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Police end the national one-way traffic system at Trans Java Toll Road

The Police Traffic Corps has officially ended the national one-way traffic system, which began at kilometer 70 of the ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 7:32 pm

Eid lemang tradition endures in Tukka after last year's floods

Residents of Pasar Tukka Village, Tukka Sub-district, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, continue the tradition of ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 7:22 pm

Indonesia taps universities to slash fuel imports amid oil crisis

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered Indonesian universities to fast-track research on reducing fuel consumption ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 7:16 pm

Indonesia eyes coal windfall to shield budget amid global tensions

Indonesia plans to optimize state revenue from coal to capture windfall profits as global energy prices rise, ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 6:56 pm

Banten sees controlled, accident-free homecoming flow

The Banten Regional Police reported that the implementation of Operation Ketupat Maung 2026 up to one day before Eid ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 5:37 pm

Indonesian troops to Gaza not aimed at disarming Hamas: President

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the currently postponed plan to send Indonesian peacekeeper troops to Gaza ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 5:34 pm

Ministry asks families to ensure elderly comfort during Eid

The Health Ministry said Eid is joyful for the elderly to reunite with family, but it can be tiring due to routine ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 5:29 pm

Indonesia eyes WFH mandate to cut fuel use as oil prices surge

Indonesia is preparing a nationwide work-from-home (WFH) scheme to curb fuel consumption and mitigate the impact of ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 4:36 pm

West Java offersdiscount 10 percent for vehicle tax payments

The West Java provincial government is offering a 10 percentdiscount on annual motor vehicle tax (PKB) payments ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 3:29 pm

Prabowo orders shift from diesel to solar power plants

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an acceleration in the conversion of diesel-powered power plants (PLTD) to solar ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 3:12 pm

President Prabowo plans Eid eve in North Sumatra, prayer in Aceh

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to observe the Eve of Eid al-Fitr in North Sumatra on Friday (March 20) ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 2:41 pm

Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 during Eid holiday period : KCIC

PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said that Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 2:34 pm

BGN mandates circular economy in MBG program waste management

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana has issued an instruction mandating a circular economy ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 2:00 pm

Bali Airport reopens after Nyepi Day closure, flights resume normally

I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport management in Denpasar, Bali, announced that operations have resumed after a 24-hour closure ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:26 pm

Free meal pause during Eid holiday saves trillions of rupiah

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the temporary suspension of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program during ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

Indonesian minister calls on self-purification, unity this Eid al-Fitr

Indonesian Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti called on Muslims to conclude Ramadan by achieving ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:10 pm

Indonesia's BGN issues regulation on food waste in free meal program

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has introduced Regulation No. 1/2026, setting new standards for the ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:09 pm

Nusantara State Mosque to host Eid prayer, toll road opens early

The primary toll road of Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara (IKN), will open earlier at 4:30 a.m. local time ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:09 pm

Prabowo shares habit of tracking world news into early hours

President Prabowo Subianto revealed his habit of closely monitoring issues and news developments, even into the early ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Sri Lanka refused ground access to U.S. warplanes

Sri Lanka maintains close ties with the United States, its biggest export market, and Iran, which is a key buyer of tea, its main export commodity

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 1:01 pm

US hints at easing Iran oil curbs - what it means for India

India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, peaking at about 11.5% of its total purchase, before 2018 sanctions tightened.

BBC 20 Mar 2026 12:42 pm

Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices: International Energy Agency

The U.S-Israel war with Iran has driven up energy prices, causing concerns over inflation across the world

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 12:13 pm

Judge rules U.S. government overreached with transgender health care declaration

Another federal judge in Boston on Monday (March 16, 2026) temporarily blocked several of Mr. Kennedy's vaccine policy changes

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 12:04 pm

Muhammadiyah sees Eid 1447H as chance to respect differences

The Chairman of the Muhammadiyah Central Executive Board (PP) for Economics, Business, and Halal Industry, Muhadjir ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 11:41 am

Efficiency cuts save Rp308 trillion, prevent budget waste: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government could save up to Rp308 trillion (US$17,6 billion) in the budget ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Indonesia plans energy-saving policies to ensure economic stability

President Prabowo Subianto instructed his ministerial ranks to implement energy efficiency measures across specific ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 9:47 am

Indonesian billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono dies at 86

The cause of death was not immediately clear. Alongside his brother Robert, Budi Hartono, Michael Hartono was worth an estimated $43.8 billion, according to Forbes in 2025, putting them at the top of Indonesia's rich list

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:11 am

Moroccos FRMF Welcomes CAF Appeal Board as Upholding Rules, Stability of International Competitions

-Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 6:59 am

Vercel Appoints Mitchell Hashimoto, Co-Founder of HashiCorp and Creator of Terraform, to Board of Directors

-Vercel, the agentic infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 6:42 am

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

BBC 20 Mar 2026 6:29 am

Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and U.S. strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM

The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, killed 2,390 Americans, and the U.S. declared war on Japan the next day

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 5:09 am

Trump, Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether theyre in sync on war

The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other West Asian countries

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 4:48 am

UAE says it dismantled 'terrorist network' funded by Iran and Hezbollah

According to the state news agency, the network was involved in money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 4:48 am

Kaos Bior Accelerates Global Growth with Entry into the South Korean Market and the Launch of a Unified Global Campaign

-Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) today announced that its skincare brand Bior will accelerate its international ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 4:03 am

Royal Moroccan Football Federation Acknowledges Decision Rendered by the CAF Appeals Committee

-The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) wishes to reiterate that its appeal was never aimed at contesting the ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 3:53 am

Oil, power, and politics of disruption

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a vital artery of the global economy, triggering price increases and turmoil in energy markets; as supply shocks reshape the geopolitics of energy, countries like India, the U.S., and Russia recalibrate strategies amid shifting oil flows and rising dependence

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 11:08 pm

President Prabowo defends budget cuts to curb misuse risks

President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia is cutting non-productive spending across ministries and agencies to close ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 10:36 pm

KCIC readies over 650,000 Whoosh train tickets for Eid holiday season

Indonesias high-speed rail operator has made 653,888 Whoosh tickets available for the Eid al-Fitr holiday ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

EU lawmakers vote to advance U.S. trade deal

Many lawmakers have complained the trade deal is one-sided, with the EU required to cut most import duties while the U.S. sticks to a broad rate of 15%

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

Over 1,000 MBG kitchens suspended for service improvement: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said more than 1,000 kitchens serving Indonesias Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

Indonesia to keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged

The Indonesian government has reassured the public that subsidized fuel prices will remain unchanged despite global oil ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 9:13 pm

Indonesia sets Eid al-Fitr 2026 for March 21

Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first day of Shawwal 1447 Hijri will fall on ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

Indonesia turns to efficiency to keep budget deficit below 3 percent

Indonesia will impose budget efficiency measures across ministries and state agencies to keep its fiscal deficit below ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

RI Govt to set budget cuts to offset Mideast risks

Indonesias finance minister said Thursday he will set budget cut levels for ministries and agencies under a new ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 7:03 pm

Prabowo, Megawati discuss strategy, global issues

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met former president Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday to discuss national ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 6:59 pm

RI Govt pays US$1 blnin teacher allowances in Q1

Indonesia has disbursed more than Rp18 trillion (around US$1 billion) in allowances to 1.6 million public school ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 6:54 pm

Indian Courts Must Be Mindful of Judicial Limits in Electoral Matters

The Supreme Courts intervention in the West Bengal SIR dispute must not be so deep as to adversely affect the electoral process.

The Diplomat 19 Mar 2026 6:52 pm